after he became trapped beneath an unanchored MALM 3-drawer chest that tipped over. The most recent reported death in May 2017 involved a 2-year-old boy in Buena Park, Calif.There have been eight reports of child tip-over related deaths with the recalled chests and dressers. In addition, IKEA has received 113 reports of tip-overs with other recalled IKEA chests and dressers, including 53 reports of injuries to children: Incidents/Injuries: IKEA has received 186 reports of tip-over incidents involving the MALM chests and dressers, including 91 reports of injuries to children. Since 1996, IKEA chests and dressers have been labeled to identify IKEA, the model name and the manufacturing date. View a complete list of other non-MALM chests and dressers included in this recall, or visit the following link for more information. OTHER CHESTS AND DRESSERS INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL A 5-digit supplier number, 4-digit date stamp, IKEA logo, country of origin and “MALM” are printed on the underside of the top panel or inside the side panel. The MALM chests and dressers are constructed of particleboard or fiberboard and are white, birch (veneer), medium brown, black-brown, white stained oak (veneer), oak (veneer), pink, turquoise, grey, grey-turquoise, lilac, green, brown stained ash (veneer), and black. The recalled children’s chests and dressers are taller than 23.5 inches recalled adult chests and dressers are taller than 29.5 inches. The recalled children’s and adult chests and dressers include the MALM 3-drawer, 4-drawer, 5-drawer and three 6-drawer models and other non-MALM models. voluntary industry standard (ASTM F2057-14). units has been revised downward from June 2016.)ĭescription: This recall reannouncement involves MALM and other IKEA chests and dressers that do not comply with the requirements of the U.S.
Units: About 17.3 million (Based on updated information from IKEA, the number of U.S. Consumers with chests and dressers manufactured prior to January 2002 are eligible for a partial store credit.Ĭonsumer Contact: IKEA toll-free at 86 anytime, or online at or for more information and to participate in the recall. Consumers can obtain assistance from IKEA through its website at or.
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IKEA will pick up the recalled dressers free of charge or provide a one-time, free in-home wall-anchoring service for consumers upon request. Contact IKEA for a choice between two options: refund or a free wall-anchoring kit. Hazard: The recalled chests and dressers are unstable if they are not properly anchored to the wall, posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in injuries or death to children.Ĭonsumers should immediately stop using any recalled chest or dresser that is not properly anchored to the wall and place it in an area that children cannot access. Name of Product: Children’s and adult chests and dressers Inspect your product packaging and review any safety information, then bring it to the cash lanes to complete your purchase.IKEA Reannounces Recall of MALM and Other Models of Chests and Dressers Due to Serious Tip-over Hazard 8th Child Fatality Reported Consumers Urged to Choose Between Refund or Repair.Once at the selected store, go to As-is department window and show your reservation number to a coworker to pick up your reserved product.The price posted for the product is the price of the product when purchased in store, additional applicable discounts may apply.Go to the selected store during regular business hours and during the 48-hour reserved period.For example, if you book on Monday, the item will be reserved until the store closes on Wednesday night. Click the reserve button and the product will be reserved for 48 hours.See the condition of the product by looking at the uploaded photos under the “defects tab” and by reading the comments. Review and select the product that fits your needs.Choose your selected Store from the drop-down menu located on the right.The service is currently only available to IKEA Family members.
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